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A Seashell Quest

Have you been reading my blog or viewing my seashell photos and decided to go on a quest for one (or some) of these shells?   April vacation is the time when many northerners head south to soak up some Florida … Continue reading

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Top Rare Seashell Finds in Florida

The casual seashell collector gathers whatever looks good as they stroll along the shore, but some people are die hard searchers for that all elusive and fairly rare shell.  Here are three to keep in mind if you visit the … Continue reading

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Check the Shore For Seashells After Hurricane Irene Passes

After hurricane Irene comes by and does her damage to the east coast, one thought to make you smile is that possibly the seashells washed ashore will offer a nice variety. The churning ocean water will most likely dredge up … Continue reading

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Where and When To Find The Best Seashells?

Weather has a lot to do with seashell collecting. Storms will churn up the sea and roll larger shells into shore or into the shallows that we may not ordinarily see. I visited the east coast beaches of Florida most … Continue reading

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Sea Biscuits On Sanibel Island?

I recently had a reader ask me if the treasure she found along the beaches of Sanibel, Florida was a Sea Biscuit. I have a couple of sea biscuits, which are puffy sand dollars, but I didn’t find my large … Continue reading

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